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Undermining independence of Judiciary sends wrong message

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Nothing underscored the importance of the principle of separation of powers among the three arms of government than the 2010 Constitution.

Until then, the Judiciary was merely an extension of the executive arm of government. The president had carte blanche to choose whoever he wanted to serve as judge, and prudence dictated that biting the hand that fed you was unwise. The result of that was travesty of justice; not anymore.

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